Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for collecting leaves and other debris. The apparatus consists of two components, the first of which comprises a chute having a forward-projecting member for scooping and gathering debris, the second of which comprises an apparatus having a housing into which one's hand and arm may be inserted and a tool for gathering debris, the tool of which projects from or attaches to the housing. The two components may be used independently, or, more preferably, in concert with each other for maximum ease and efficiency in the collection of debris.

Abstract: A system for collecting leaves and other light debris comprises: a collector and a rake which can be manipulated readily to facilitate stashing materials in plastic bag. The collector includes a generally conical body portion that rearwardly converges along an axis to a generally circular egress, a forwardly projecting scoop portion that defines with the body portion a frustro-circular ingress, and a handle portion that adjoins the body portion along the axis, the scoop portion and the handle portion being diametrically opposed with respect to the axis. The rake includes, along an axis of elongation, a forward claw having projecting downwardly curved talons, a rearward cuff that is adapted to envelop the arm of an operator, and a medial transverse handle that is adapted to be gripped by the hand of an operator.